This was Karl’s first birthday since splitting from wife of 21 years, Cassandra Thorburn.

What do you need to know in a flash? Here’s a quick run-down to save you precious Sunday minutes!

Let the games begin...

Jasmine’s parents joined the lovebirds. Before the barbeque started, Karl was seen popping to the shops for supplies with her father Bob. It certainly seems that Karl’s pretty relaxed in Bob’s company; he went out wearing pyjama pants, puffer jacket and Ugg boots.

Karl was seen greeting everyone with hugs and kisses as they arrived.

Sylvia Jeffreys arrived carrying what looked like cake, closely followed by Ben Fordham clutching a bottle of bubbles.

His brother Peter was seen carrying stacked cases of cider and beer.

Karl was spotted taste-testing snags outside a butcher’s before making his selection of birthday nosh. Also, if you're really into detail, in his shopping bags were spied bread rolls and limes!

Lisa Wilkinson and Richard Wilkin’s weren’t spotted at the event. The Today team did surprise him with a birthday cake live on air on Friday. As he blew out the candles, Lisa said, “May all your dreams come true!”

Richard Wilkin’s son Christian did make it though, he was seen bringing more champagne. Clearly this wasn’t going to be an afternoon tea!